Broadway Arcade, Commercial building in Downtown Los Angeles, United States
The Broadway Arcade spans between Broadway and Spring Street with two twelve-story office towers connected by a three-level glass-roofed shopping passage.
Built in 1924 by architects Kenneth McDonald and Maurice Couchot, the structure replaced Mercantile Place, a retail alley that existed for forty years.
The Spanish Baroque design incorporates terracotta arches, twisted columns, and a Venetian-style bridge, reflecting the architectural preferences of 1920s Los Angeles.
The arcade features 61 retail spaces across three levels, providing a sheltered shopping experience under an 826-foot glass skylight in downtown Los Angeles.
Two radio broadcast towers installed on the building's roof in 1932 transformed the arcade into a communication center for station KRKD.
Location: Los Angeles
GPS coordinates: 34.04661,-118.25074
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11
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